Hello World!

As with many start ups in our modern world of technology, I will begin this blog with a "Hello World!".  Computer programmers typically write a Hello World application as their first attempt at compiling code in a new programming language.  These applications are, by definition, some of the most simple pieces of code ever written.  They begin with the typical "comments" (information behind the scenes a programmer will include to provide details about his code) and process one simple command.  The result of running the application will simply read:

Hello World!

So, here is a little about me:  I am a business/systems analyst in the financial industry.  I work in a major Fortune 500 company which is very successful in the financial space.  I had been exposed to many aspects of the corporate IT environment in my relatively brief time employed in the corporate world.  From the software development life cycle (SDLC) to IT governance to project management. Since my induction into this corporate environment, I have been titled as an Analyst, which is interpreted as a somewhat of a jack of all trades.  

We, as analysts, will be expected to know and understand both the "business" and the technology the business operates on to be successful.  We are expected to be cutting edge, but grounded in reality.  We are expected to formulate opinions, but stay objective.  We are expected to understand the core, inner workings of our company and our competitors.  

The Analyst role, in my brief experience, has been both challenging and rewarding.  My personal experiences will be the basis of this blog.  I hope to see this blog, like myself, develop and mature in experience, helpfulness, and knowledge.  If this blog has helped you, it has done its job.  Let's just hope we don't get too busy to stop and "smell the roses" along the way.